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The '''Live the Dream Award''', established in [[2003]], is an annual honor bestowed by the [[Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce]] for up to seven individuals or institutions which have brought national or international acclaim to the 7-county [[Birmingham metropolitan area]]. | The '''Live the Dream Award''', established in [[2003]], is an annual honor bestowed by the [[Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce]] for up to seven individuals or institutions which have brought national or international acclaim to the 7-county [[Birmingham metropolitan area]]. | ||
==2008== | |||
* [[James Andrews]], orthopaedic surgeon | |||
* [[Emmylou Harris]], vocalist | |||
* [[James McClintock]], researcher | |||
* [[DeMeco Ryans]], NFL linebacker | |||
* [[Shelley Stewart]], advertising executive | |||
* [[A. G. Gaston]], business tycoon (lifetime achievement) | |||
==2007== | ==2007== | ||
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* [[Ron Nored]], [[Bethel-Ensley Action Task]] | * [[Ron Nored]], [[Bethel-Ensley Action Task]] | ||
* [[Beatrice Hahn]], [[UAB]] AIDS researcher | * [[Beatrice Hahn]], [[UAB]] AIDS researcher | ||
==References== | |||
* Natta, André (March 5, 2009) "[http://bhamterminal.com/blog/2009/03/05/living-the-dream/ Six are honored for ''living the dream'']" ''The Terminal'' | |||
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
Revision as of 09:16, 5 March 2009
The Live the Dream Award, established in 2003, is an annual honor bestowed by the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce for up to seven individuals or institutions which have brought national or international acclaim to the 7-county Birmingham metropolitan area.
2008
- James Andrews, orthopaedic surgeon
- Emmylou Harris, vocalist
- James McClintock, researcher
- DeMeco Ryans, NFL linebacker
- Shelley Stewart, advertising executive
- A. G. Gaston, business tycoon (lifetime achievement)
2007
- Brett Blackledge, Pulitzer-winning Birmingham News reporter
- Max Cooper, Broadway producer
- Rebecca Luker, Broadway actress
- Steve Orel, education activist
- Kerry Rhodes, NFL player
- Fred Shuttlesworth, Civil Rights leader
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
2006
- Mother Angelica, EWTN founder (lifetime achievement)
- Fannie Flagg, author and actress
- Todd Jones, MLB pitcher
- Hoover High School football team
- Taylor Hicks, American Idol champion
- Charles Barkley, NBA player
2005
- Bo Bice, American Idol runner up
- Michael Saag, UAB AIDS researcher
- Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
- Albert Sloan, former Miles College president (lifetime achievement)
2004
- Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary of State
- Cat Reddick, Olympic gold medalist
- Lakeshore Foundation
- Diedre Downs, Miss America
- Mike Anderson, UAB Blazers head basketball coach
- Frank Stitt, restauranteur
2003
- Betsy Rogers, National Teacher of the Year
- Ron Nored, Bethel-Ensley Action Task
- Beatrice Hahn, UAB AIDS researcher
References
- Natta, André (March 5, 2009) "Six are honored for living the dream" The Terminal
External link
- Live the Dream Awards at birminghamchamber.com